Rent Il Postino (1994)

3.9 of 5 from 196 ratings
1h 44min
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Synopsis:
On a remote Mediterranean island, Mario Ruoppolo (Massimo Troisi), a shy and simple-minded fisherman's son, is hired to deliver mail to exiled 'poet of love' Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret). As the two develop an improbable but tender friendship, Mario enlists Neruda's help to win the heart of a beautiful woman. During the sometimes hilarious courtship, Mario awakens the poet within himself and journeys on a life-changing course of romance and self-discovery.
Actors:
, , , , , , , Nando Neri, Vincenzo Di Sauro, , Alfredo Cozzolino, , ,
Directors:
,
Producers:
Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Gaetano Daniele
Voiced By:
Chuck Riley
Narrated By:
Chuck Riley
Writers:
Antonio Skármeta, Furio Scarpelli, Giacomo Scarpelli, Anna Pavignano, Michael Radford, Massimo Troisi
Others:
Luis Enrique Bacalov, Anna Pavignano, Giacomo Scarpelli, Luis Bacalov
Aka:
The Postman
Studio:
Buena Vista
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Collections:
Award Winners, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2023, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, Films & TV by topic, Holidays Film Collection, The Big Match: Gregory's Girl v Bend It Like Beckham, The Cinema Paradiso Kissing Montage
Countries:
Italy
Awards:

1996 BAFTA Best Foreign Film

1996 BAFTA Best Music

1996 BAFTA Best Direction

1996 Oscar Best Original Dramatic Score

BBFC:
Release Date:
07/01/2002
Run Time:
104 minutes
Languages:
Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English, English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • International Trailer
  • Audio Commentary
  • IV Special: Poetry, Passion, The Postman - The Return of Pablo Neruda Featurette
  • Soundtrack Featurette
BBFC:
Release Date:
15/10/2018
Run Time:
114 minutes
Languages:
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.66:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • New Exclusive interview with Michael Radford
  • "Poetry in Motion"

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Reviews (5) of Il Postino

Stamped with Love - Il Postino review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
23/03/2008

A wonderful romance, excellently acted with a gentle humour running throughout. Yes, it has subtitles but it really is worth getting past them because this is a film to curl up on the sofa with a glass of wine. A gem!

7 out of 7 members found this review helpful.

Beautiful and moving - Il Postino review by vs

Spoiler Alert
10/04/2018

I was enchanted by this film from the very start. The acting, filming in this gloriously understated film was stunning. I've not been so moved by a film for years.

3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

superb - Il Postino review by Popeyethetim

Spoiler Alert
08/11/2019

Moved me to read Neruda again. Beautifully portrayed a wonderful and simple love story told with simplicity and having the weight of passion and sensuality all underlaying it.

3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

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